Abstract
Background: The role of critical care nurse in arrhythmias management specializes in symptomatic relief, promotion of comfort and taking crisis activity in fatal dysrhythmias. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of training program on nurses' knowledge and practice regarding cardiac arrhythmias in critical care units at Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt. Subjects and Methods: Research design: A quazi experimental design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Critical Care Units at Zagazig University Hospitals. Sample: A convenient sample of 30 nurses was included in this study. Tools of data collection: Questionnaire and observational checklists regarding cardiac arrhythmias were used. Data were collected over a period of nine months. Results: There was a significant improvement in nurses’ knowledge and practice in post and follow up phase of training program compared to pre program. Conclusion: the training program had an obvious effect on improving nurses' knowledge which reflected then on improving their skills. Recommendations: It was recommended periodic evaluation of nurses' knowledge and skills concerning any emergency situation in the critical care units.
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